My Husband Is a Gary Stu

Cooper turned around and looked down at Sally. “You still have your father and family, but I don't. Those two are all I have left. Now that Genev is gone, what use am I if I can't even protect them?”

Sally didn't apologize, for she knew that Cooper would loathe it.

“This is your last chance. If I'm the only one contributing to this relationship and you fail to keep your promise again, there's no point in continuing our collaboration.”

After a brief pause, Cooper added in an icy tone, “If I end up losing something, I won't let you off easy either.”

“I understand,” Sally replied with a lowered gaze.

Ever since Cooper rescued her from the police station, she was cognizant of everything he had done for her. All she had to do in return was to care for the two children.

It was a deal that was clearly in her favor.

After spending an exhilarating day at Disneyland and watching the fireworks at night, Amanda fell asleep on Cooper's shoulder.

Since it was inconvenient to return to Baykeep so late at night, Cooper decided to put everyone up at a hotel in Disneyland.

The next day, they went sightseeing around Xedells before returning to Baykeep in the afternoon.

After they got home, the children played in the living room while Cooper and Sally talked by the window. “You haven't told me about your father's case.”

After glancing in the direction of the living room, Sally related everything to Cooper.

Upon hearing the whole story, he couldn't resist mocking, “Why would an army officer send a young girl home? I can't tell if your father was a careless idiot or a well-intentioned fool.”

“A daughter of my father's subordinate was followed on her way home and subsequently raped,” Sally explained. “In order to exact revenge, the subordinate killed the rapist but was sentenced to death because of it. Ever since then, Dad felt bad about what happened to them. That was why my father relented and sent Ninette home when she told him that she was being followed.”

After a brief pause, Sally continued, “He also said that he felt sleepy in the car and took a nap. Never once did he set foot in Ninette's place.”

“What about the driver?” Cooper inquired.

“He's still in a coma.” Sally elaborated, “After dropping Ninette off, the driver was hit by a drunk driver at high speeds. His car was totaled, while the doctor says that chances of him regaining consciousness are slim.”

“Running into a crazy drunk driver after dropping her off can't just be a mere coincidence.” Cooper sniggered as he lit himself a cigarette.

After taking two puffs, he asked Sally, “Did you come to Baykeep in search of Ninette?”

“Mmm-hmm.” Sally looked out the window with her arms folded. “She probably knows what really happened. The only reason the perpetrator hasn't killed her yet is to avoid raising any suspicion.”

Cooper remarked, “Even if you tell her that, she might not be willing to tell you the truth.”

“I still have to try.” Leaning against the window, Sally faced Cooper as she spoke. “Someone must have blackmailed her into framing my father. That's the only reason why she dared to do it despite knowing my father's position. Your nephew is a computer expert, so there's a high chance this deal might succeed.”